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Thursday, April 10, 2008

A piece of Baccarat

OK, today let me take you to... the Baccarat house, the famous French crystal maker founded in 1764, where I was today. I know what you're going to say - especially you phx-cdg! -, I get to go to more places than the "average Pierre"... But it's actually not true ; anybody can go there and have dinner in their fabulous crystal room - redecorated by Philip Stark, s'il vous plaît!. Anybody can also visit the boutique, the gallery-museum and the grand ballroom of exceptional craftsmanship (where I took this photo.) Here, I chose to post this one because I thought it was more mysterious! Needless to say that all chandeliers there are made of crystal.

Oh how i adore crystal. I feel you have posted this for me, Eric, to celebrate my little sojourn to Paree (all will be revealed at Cheltenham) ! What a pretty shot this is too. I am very jealous that you are there. Is it far from where i am, at the Tower? he he .... ;)

Wow, magnificent! I like a lot your choice and also so much the other photo (in the making of). The Baccarat jewellerys (and products in general) are pure beauty. Very refined.I always wonder how you manage to be invited in so many interesting places... !!

Hooray - no more foie gras! I LOVE Baccarat!!!!!! I had no idea that you could eat there!! I simply cannot wait to have tea there - the way it's described sounds awesome (I am wiping tears of joy from my cheek as I type :))Thank you so much Eric for telling us about it.

Guille: I saw your picture of the Eiffel Tower at Lynn's Cheltenham page - you have talent! And the same goes for you, Lynn, I looked through some of your watercolors and you are skilled! Really. It seems like almost everyone among the visitors here have some artistic talent or other ... or knows how to appreciate art at least (well, obviously, but still!),

Love the "mysterious" crystal photo! I'm so excited to know that I can visit this place when I'm next in Paris. Not sure if I'll be able to afford to eat in the fabulous cystal room (with the dollar sinking daily and all), but I will definitely visit the boutique and ballroom. Thanks for sharing a bit of Baccarat luxury with us!

You DO get to go to more places,Eric,but you have the curiosity to do it! Yes, anyone can but let's put it this way, the "average Joe" in NYC hasn't been to the Statue of Liberty either, and they have 1,000 reasons why not!My goal is to go to every museum in Paris before I quit the airlines, and I foolishly have been holding off on this museum.

Michael, thanks for asking! This has THANKFULLY been my week off so I haven't been affected by the cancellations. I fly a 767 to Paris from NYC, but I have to commute to NYC from PHX to GET to work. That's when cancellations affect me.All the planes out of PHX are MD80's, the planes in question, and noone is getting out of here on AA. How can I get on a plane to go to work when there are none? I usually go to work nonstop on Jetblue from here for free, but NOT WHEN the planes are full. I'm praying all will be ok on Sunday because I have a Paris trip on Monday and 2 more in a row after that.If I am not in NYC, that is just my tough luck and I won't get paid. AND, I will be disciplined. Glamourous, huh?

Eric the minute I saw the lamp in the photo I knew it had the touch of Philippe Starck. I'm a fan of his work and he is totatlly into Baccarat.I'm glad I had the chance to see his designs in person here, because he signs the decoration of one of the newest and finest hotels in Rio at Ipanema beach.

Has anyone seen his work at Lan China? This place is a mix of bar, lounge and restaurant in China for very rich people. Take a look at the black Baccarat he use there.

PHX, I hope you get to go to work. I've been hearing about all this on the news. Surely we want the planes to be safe--especially the ones YOU fly on! But I'd hate for you to miss a trip to Paris, my friend.

I love Eric's Baccarat AND Burt's Bacharach (the temptation was just too great)!

But I'll resist making all of the corny references to Burt's songs when he walked in from the rain and into the Baccarat store, saw this crystal chandelier and sang, "Raindrops keep fallin' on my head" and "This guy's in love with you".

I just lost this huge thank you to Monica and Petra when I stopped and went to Monica's Lan China link. What do I see when I got back?Michael's sing-a-long above. You are too funny.Unfortunately, I do not know the way to San Jose because I do not know what I even did yesterday.(big clue to my age, both that, and I can sing all the words to the song---you CAN remember the past,tho, right oldman Lincoln?

Yeah, phx, the MD 80 conundrum is a problem. Will AA get it figured out? My flight á Paris is on...hmm, I'll need to check.

Well, the Bush administration totally f....ed up again. The FAA sat on its butt and ignored its responsibility, and now everyone has to catch up with inspections that should have been a routine requirement. Thanks, George, here's another fine mess you've gotten us into.

From Baccarat crystal to Bush. It gives me the bends. Oxygen! Nitrogen! Please! Maybe I just need sleep.

Michael: "This guy's in love with you". Hmm. I love that song and Eric, I adore crystal chandeliers; they remind me of my childhood. Every afternoon when I was tiny my grandmother made me take an afternoon nap in the lounge, listening to music and looking at the chandelier. The ultimate form of relaxation for me. I lived with my grandmother until I was six. She was a wonderful woman. She was 60 years old when I was born.

Quick note: I have to go to Trouville today (the news is not too good on the "aunty front") but I just wanted to let you know that the next PDP picnic will take place either on the 6 or 7th of may. It's in the middle of the week - not very handy for those who work the day after, but we have many holidays in May this year and I will take advantage of them to go away from beautiful Paris!

While I will never be there to enjoy dinner, your post and narrative reminded me of the places we have been where the rich and famous have sulked. One that stands to mind is the famous, "Grand Hotel" on Mackinac Island (part of Michigan). I had breakfast there with my wife and children. Nice place. But not quite the same as your featured place.

Eric,Wishing you and the fam resources and comfort surrounding your aunt's health. The exposure on this picture is great. Wouldn't you hate to be the person who must keep this gleaming--so many faceted surfaces!. . .Michael. . .groan. You are so fun to have around when you can't resist! And, Tomate, I agree! Love, sweet love.-KimSeattle Daily Photo

Eric - along with everyone else, best of wishes for your Aunt. . . I will be in Paris the first week of May. Can't wait to vist the Baccarat Museum along with a zillion other places! What Jeff says is so true - perhaps many colleagues - but no peer when it comes to revealing the sweetness and reality of Paris everyday as seen through your eyes! Thank you.

The Baccarat House what a wonderful place to visit. If I were to have a wedding reception I would diffently have it in the Ball Room. Never seen another room quite so lovely especially with the crystal Chandelier. Awesome Elaine Cooke

Lynn, you HAVE to come...Tu veux te fais désirer?! I'm sure you can.Petrea, if I buy a new camera, well I'll do it!

Jeff, I hope Eric didn't thwart your plans about the pic nic! Is it still okay for you?

I don't remember who spoke about the Caviar d'aubergine but I'm such a fan that I will bring a jar of it and maybe tapenade and caviar de tomate too for the pic nic. It's so good to make slices of toasts with it!

Monica, thank you for showing us the black crystal. I didn't know that there was such a thing. I have some black pearls, black jade, black onyx, and black diamonds. When I get rich, I'll by some black crystal.

Jeff, you're funny -- "Or a kiss" Good one!

Mme Benaut, I've loved your childhood story about you and your grandma. I could invision it, very descriptive.

Eric, sorry about your aunt !!!I love both photos from Baccarats. But this black one is more exclusive. I really like the angle.I think Baccarat crystal is marvelous, but even if I could afford it, I wouldn't want it all over my home. I would love a set of wine glasses though. Sefe journey !

Hi Jeff - it is the first week, thank you for asking - I will be arriving from Boston via Amsterdam on Sunday the 4th to the Parisian warmth and light and all things good! We still have patches of snow here, in New Hampshire!

I join the others in wishing the best for your aunt as well. And I don't think I've said it, but the chandelier picture is lovely. I love chandeliers; whenever I can afford to live on my own, I'll definitely try to get at least one ... but one that might be a bit cheaper than the Baccarat. Heh. :) They are beautiful though.

Monica - I loved that link - I've never seen anything like it - beautiful!

Guille - I was already sad that I won't be at the picnic, but after your post about bringing caviar des aubergines, I am now crying!! Boo hoo pour moi! I will be in Paris in late October through the beginning of November - I hope we can meet and have some then :)

Ah crystal. As you know, I'm reading Vigee Lebrun's memoirs and I am at the part where she said, "At dessert, on the table were put crystal goblets full of diamonds, which were served to the ladies by the spoonful." Wow, that must have looked very beautiful.

Lynn, I told one of your jokes yesterday and another one today. Never stop, we all love them.

Hi, I'm just back. It's been really exhausting, but my aunt was finally better than what I expected (well, still in the hospital and very weak, but not almost dying like they said she was the beginning of the week!

Thank you for your wishes. I'm realistic, I know she won't last very long, but sharing my little trips to Trouville with you makes it like she's almost part of the PDP community ;)

Eric, you know my thoughts about your Aunt so am glad that you were able to get away to see her and spend some time together. She probably whispered in your ear, "Now get back home and post another photo. I'll be alright!"

Beautiful comment, Michael. Sure Eric has appreciated. I had something very closed in mind yesterday evening but was too tired to express it as clearly as you did (my English is sometimes pretty far from me!).

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